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Reformers Look to Oust Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair

Reformers Look to Oust Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair

Brooklyn Can’t Wait, a coalition of reform-minded Democrats, is looking to replace Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn with District Leader Julio Peña III in September.
Brooklyn's Red Hook Pool to Open on Saturday

Brooklyn's Red Hook Pool to Open on Saturday

Take a dip starting 11:00am on July 18, while Adult Lap Swim will begin at 7:00am on Monday, July 20.
NYC Expands Workforce Trucking Program

NYC Expands Workforce Trucking Program

The city is growing its Next Mile NYC commercial driver's license training program to eligible New Yorkers on probation.
NYC Eyes Bigger Role For Tenant Programs

NYC Eyes Bigger Role For Tenant Programs

After holding Rental Ripoff Hearings, the city released a report detailing plans to strengthen tenant protections.
Get $500 For Firearms at This Brooklyn Gun Buyback Event

Get $500 For Firearms at This Brooklyn Gun Buyback Event

The event is scheduled in Clinton Hill and the first 60 participants will get an additional $100 retail gift card.
Have Your Say on How Brooklyn Buses Can Improve

Have Your Say on How Brooklyn Buses Can Improve

Community engagement begins today to transform three central Brooklyn corridors, delivering faster trips for 150,000 riders along 13 bus routes.
NYC Expands Pre-K Special Education

NYC Expands Pre-K Special Education

Brooklyn families with special needs children will have the option to send students to six locations starting this fall.
NYC Offers Free Babysitting For Parents

NYC Offers Free Babysitting For Parents

The free drop-off program offers children an evening of supervised recreation at a NYC Parks recreation center while parents and caregivers enjoy a few hours to themselves.
Brooklyn Church Fire Triggers Arson Investigation

Brooklyn Church Fire Triggers Arson Investigation

The June 17 fire at the South Bushwick Reformed Church may have been intentionally caused, according to the FDNY.
Empty Rent-Stabilized Apartments Rise Across NYC

Empty Rent-Stabilized Apartments Rise Across NYC

New state data points to a growing disconnect between New York City's housing shortage and the number of regulated apartments sitting unoccupied, according to The City Reporter.